Meet the training requirements for vascular medicine with 1 of the following 2 options (see below)
Fellowship Pathway:
Specifications:
Vascular medicine fellowship of at least 12 months duration that meets the requirements in Vascular Medicine. 2021.
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.579
RULE: Physicians enrolled in a 3-year vascular medicine fellowship are required to complete at least 1 year of training before applying for the general vascular medicine examination. In these cases, the fellowship certificate is not required.
OR
Cardiology fellowship in an accredited program that includes formal vascular medicine training (COCATS 4, level III) Vascular Medicine 2021.
https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2020.09.579
Documentation:
Letter of documentation of program completion (level III) from the program director.
AND
Copy of the fellowship certificate. (Not required for individuals following the vascular medicine fellowship RULE as noted in the Specifications section.)
OR
Practice Training Pathway
Specifications:
Applicant must be a practitioner from general or subspecialty of internal medicine with practice experience of at least 1 year after training (cardiology (COCATS 4, level I or II), nephrology, hematology, etc.). In addition, the applicant must demonstrate commitment to vascular medicine by dedicating more than 50% of their clinical practice to vascular medicine and/or being active in vascular medicine research.
The scope of practice should include one or more of the following areas:
- Vascular medicine clinical consultation
- Noninvasive vascular laboratory test performance and interpretation
- Endovascular peripheral intervention
- Vascular medicine research
Documentation:
Applicants must submit a letter signed by the Chief of Staff or Department Chairman.
This letter must:
1. Be written on official Practice Letterhead.
2. Confirm that the applicant has dedicated greater than 50% of their practice to vascular medicine and/or bring active in vascular medicine research. The scope of practice should include one or more of the following areas:
- Vascular medicine clinical consultation
- Noninvasive vascular laboratory test performance and interpretation
- Endovascular peripheral intervention
- Vascular medicine research
3. Select the vascular medicine areas that are included in the applicant’s practice (e.g., clinical consultation, non-invasive testing, interventions, or research).
4. Certify that the applicant is in good standing within the medical community.
*Note: Letters must be signed by a physician. If you are in a private practice/group setting, you cannot have “a partner” write a letter of attestation on your behalf.
